(b) promoting the creation of an open and
competitive market in a non-discriminatory
and transparent manner for communication
networks and services, to ensure
(i) full respect for the interests of users, as
regards choice, price, quality and
returns,
(ii) the prevention of any distortion and
restriction of competition in the inform
ation and communications sector, with
due allowance for ongoing transitional
regimes,
(iii) encouragement of rational investment in
the infrastructure,
(iv) efficiency in the allocation and assign
ment of limited resources.
(3) The Government shall take the necessary steps
to guarantee the independence and transparency
of policy and regulatory authorities through
(a) clear, precise terms of reference for the
authorities and decision making bodies in
the sector as defined in this Act;
(b) the creation of transparency mechanisms
and the distribution of procedures for
consultation with the sector players, giving
interested parties an opportunity to bring
forward their observations on proposed
measures within a reasonable timeframe;
(c) publication of annual reports of activities;
and
(d) the publication of all major decisions of
Authority in the Gazette or in an official
publication of the Authority or by any other
relevant means.
(4) The competent authorities responsible for
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